A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 6497896 Details
Epoch: 302 Number of transactions in block: 57 slot_no: 45272700 epoch_slot_no: 171900 block_no: 6497719 slot_leader_id: 6008773 size: 36579 time: 2021-11-13 21:29:51 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33cecdb72c189e860510cfaee3d605cc35abf1ef8b5b2984cd5b326f15393175Block Operator
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